seed quality testing intern at Vylor in Rosslyn, Gauteng, South Africa

GROWING WHAT MATTERS STARTS WITH YOU

Corteva Agriscience™, the world's first dedicated agriculture start-up, serves to enrich the lives of those who produce and those who consume, ensuring progress for generations to come. Our employees fulfill this purpose everyday by building/participating in an inclusive culture where we encourage each other to stay curious, think differently, act boldly and do what's right for our customers, our co-workers, our partners and our planet. With over 20,000 team members from 130 countries, innovating in 140 world class R&D facilities, we have the resources, leadership heritage and partner ecosystem to make a meaningful impact now and into the future.

#GrowWhatMatters

We’re hiring for seed quality testing Intern for a 12 month learnership

Learn how you can be our voice in the conversation about the future of agriculture.

Please note the following important requirements - you will not be considered if you do not meet them:

• You should not have participated in another learnership or internship.
• You should not have more than 1 year of work experience.
• You should not be permanently employed.
• You should be between 21-28 years of age

As seed quality testing intern, you will be responsible for:

Laboratory Activities: Conduct lab activities in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, policies, regulations and customer specifications, plans and work instructions, ISO and any other protocols or steps for conducting tests governing lab testing. Assist in internal and external audits. Assure testing protocols are applied. Testing Data: Maintains necessary documentation and quality records to provide evidence that standards, plans and procedures are being followed. Enters daily testing information into system in a timely and accurate manner. Communication: Communicates non-standard test results relating to quality, testing, equipment to supervisor, coordinator or manager. Maintains reference samples and standards used in testing. Technical Assistance: Supervises or assist coordinator to supervise activities related to specific area of testing, sample preparation, conducting tests and data input. Works with logistics in coordinating receiving of samples and preparing them for testing. General: Ability to fulfill general employment expectations including regular attendance and working specified hours or overtime as defined by supervisor, acceptance of supervision, getting along with other in the workplace, maintaining acceptable standards of office conduct.

You Will Be Part of Growing Team

You will be part of the Rosslyn laboratory Centlab team, the lab’s objective is to provide reliable, accurate and repeatable seed quality test results on time to our stakeholders. This objective is carried through by conducting specialized product tests such as seed sizing, germination test, vigour test and purity test. Monitor testing to ensure testing protocols, steps for conducting tests, are applied in order to adhere to policies , procedures, business objectives, regulations, ISTA standards, ISO standards and guidelines.

Your Challenge:

• Laboratory Activities: Conduct lab activities in accordance with applicable standards, procedures, policies, regulations and customer specifications, plans and work instructions, ISO and any other protocols or steps for conducting tests governing lab testing. Assist in internal and external audits. Assure testing protocols are applied.
• Testing Data: Maintains necessary documentation and quality records to provide evidence that standards, plans and procedures are being followed. Enters daily testing information into system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Communication: Communicates non-standard test results relating to quality, testing, equipment to supervisor, coordinator or manager. Maintains reference samples and standards used in testing.
• Technical Assistance: Supervises or assist coordinator to supervise activities related to specific area of testing, sample preparation, conducting tests and data input. Works with logistics in coordinating receiving of samples and preparing them for testing.
• General: Ability to fulfill general employment expectations including regular attendance and working specified hours or overtime as defined by supervisor, acceptance of supervision, getting along with other in the workplace, maintaining acceptable standards of office conduct

Key Stakeholders and Interactions :

Supply Production Supply Chain; Research; Commercial

Location:

We are based in the Rosslyn Plant production facility in Pretoria in South Africa

To Grow What Matters, You Will Need

Technical diploma/degree preferred. Ideal – Seed Science Course ( Seed Physiology) Ideal – Practical Course with DARLD ( Agronomic crops and grasses)

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Computer proficiency
• Strong communication skills in teaching techniques, evaluating results, arranging and following up on schedules across a broad variety of internal audiences.
• Accreditations specific to testing area(s) preferred.
• Ability to lift up to ( ˭ 27 Kilograms)
• Ability to operate specialized laboratory equipment
• Ability to stand/sit for extended periods
• Ability to work in an environment containing mould, dust and treatment fumes
• Ability to supervise testing conducted by others
• Willingness to assist and train less experienced assistance on targeted testing or other skills
• Ability to understand and follow standard company testing rules and procedures and to learn and accept new and additional skills or work assignment.
• Ability to cooperate with other in testing and operations functions.

Who Are We Looking For?

• Curious, bold thinkers who want to grow their careers and be part of a winning team​

• Market shaping individuals who want to transform the agriculture industry to meet the world’s growing need for food

• Collaborators who thrive in a diverse, inclusive work environment​

• Innovators who bring initiative and fresh ideas that drive our business into the future and make us an industry leader

• Team players

Growing What Matters Starts With You… What We Can Offer To Help You Grow?

• Opportunity to be part of a global industry leader working to discover solutions to the most pressing

agricultural challenges of our time​

• Challenging work assignments that grow your skills, capabilities and experiences​
• Opportunities for international rotations and relocation that will expand your global view and cultural experience​
• Diverse, inclusive work environment where employees bring their whole selves to work and feel heard, valued and empowered​
• Dedicated and customized resources to help grow your professional skills, industry expertise and personal perspectives.
• Joining us is a natural opportunity to strengthen your professional network through valuable relationships.
• Support the health and well-being of every employee by offering world-class benefits, meaningful work and competitive salary
• Performance driven culture with a strong focus on speed, efficiency and agility​

To know more about Corteva please watch this video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Bs3CpU29-1M